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Peer reviewedPark, Rosemarie J. – Educational Horizons, 1987
Describes three approaches to combatting the high illiteracy rates among adults: (1) working early with children who are poor readers or nonreaders, (2) improving adult literacy programs, and (3) training adult educators to teach lifelong learning along with reading skills. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adults, Children, Economically Disadvantaged
Peer reviewedDenny, Verna Haskins – Theory into Practice, 1992
African Americans are underrepresented in adult literacy programs. African-American adult literacy students were interviewed on their reasons for program attendance and nonattendance. Timing was the most important factor determining attendance. Subjects believed the educational system made learning difficult for them, and increased literacy would…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs
